UK Ministers Consider Ending Palantir's NHS Contract
The UK government is under pressure to remove controversial American company Palantir from NHS England data systems and is exploring options to trigger a break clause in its contract.
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The UK government is under pressure to remove controversial American company Palantir from NHS England data systems and is exploring options to trigger a break clause in its contract.

The Conservative government in the UK is proposing changes to cut red tape, hoping to speed up decision-making processes, as ministers describe the government as 'stuck in consultation paralysis'.

The UK government has postponed the implementation of new regulations for low-carbon housing in England, meaning homes built from March 2028 will produce 75% less greenhouse gas emissions than those built to 2013 standards.

President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for rejecting his request to contribute to deblocking the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'remember' their refusal and branding the alliance a 'paper tiger', prompting responses from Italian and UK ministers.
The Saudi Minister of Energy and the UK Foreign Secretary have held discussions regarding cooperation in the energy sector.

An adviser warns that UK ministers may ban relatives of overseas students from accompanying them on certain courses if enrollment in research masters programs continues to rise.
UK ministers are planning to push ahead with a compromise on capped 'mandation' powers for pension schemes, following the rejection of the initial draft law by the House of Lords.

The UK government is exploring a proposal to charge international tourists for entry to permanent collections at national museums, as part of a broader initiative to enhance arts funding.

UK Ministers have instructed High Speed Two (HS2) to evaluate whether reducing train speeds from 224mph to 186mph could help cut the spiraling budget and accelerate the project's launch.
President Trump branded NATO allies as 'cowards' for not helping in Hormuz and is reportedly considering withdrawing from Spanish bases, while UK ministers express financial concerns over the Iran war.

Programme which supports schemes in six African countries was previously hailed as vital protection for Britain against future pandemics A flagship health project in Africa, which UK ministers said…
No UK government ministers or officials will attend the Winter Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags, signaling a diplomatic protest.

UK ministers have vowed to spend a record £8.4 billion on road maintenance in England, as part of a larger £27 billion five-year investment plan for A-roads and motorways, with nearly a third allocated for resurfacing and other works.

Following an official review, UK ministers are set to introduce a temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties.

UK ministers are reportedly set to instruct HS2 to explore options for slower trains on the new rail line as a measure to cut billions from the spiraling costs of the project.

Ed Miliband has suggested that UK ministers might scrap a planned fuel duty hike if the conflict in the Middle East continues, indicating the government's intention to support citizens during the crisis.

Ministers are facing pressure to deliver on infrastructure projects, with the government accused of failing to initiate major schemes despite a pipeline topping £700bn.

Both Labour leader Keir Starmer and UK ministers are exploring options to make the student loan system fairer, including potentially cutting interest rates or increasing repayment thresholds, following weeks of pressure over the burden on graduates.